José Rodrigo Aréchiga Gamboa, known as El Chino Ántrax, was a notorious figure in the Sinaloa Cartel, leading its elite hit squad, Los Ántrax. Born in Culiacán, he rose quickly through the cartel ranks, becoming infamous for his brutal efficiency in eliminating rivals. Under his leadership, Los Ántrax carried out violent operations, including high-profile assassinations, all while El Chino flaunted his luxurious lifestyle on social media, gaining a cult-like following. His flamboyance, however, made him a target for law enforcement, leading to his arrest in Amsterdam in 2013. Extradited to the U.S., he pled guilty to drug trafficking charges, but in 2020, he escaped custody. Days later, his tortured body was found in Sinaloa, signaling that even cartel leaders are not immune to the deadly consequences of betrayal or perceived disloyalty. His story is a cautionary tale of ambition, violence, and the inevitable downfall of those who rise to power in the criminal underworld.(commercial at 8:43)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.